Whoa!!!!! Obama's talk trash with UK PM David Cameron

[nmbluesky]

Finally, the president and the prime minister agreed to disagree on the desired outcome of the June 12 U.S.-England World Cup soccer match; the president noted that the historical record of previous World Cup matches between the United States and England favors the United States and the president wagered the best lager against the best beer in America on an American win over England.” http://www.politico.com/politico44/wbarchive/whiteboard06122010.html

[FirstLight]

1. that's fine, but I was hoping this was about him getting tough about

that British Company that fouled our coast...

[spiritual_gunfighter]

2. +1

That is exactly what I thought this was going to be about, screw soccer I want to know what is up with BP.

[Vicar In A Tutu]

12. The "British" company which merged with Amoco and is...

...almost as American (39%) as it is British (40%)? It hasn't been called "British Petroleum" for 12 years and employs far more Americans than Brits. (Also, I believe the largest shareholder is JP Morgan Chase). However, you can guarantee that the Conservatives will be doing all they can behind the scenes to help their Republican counterparts unseat Obama at the next election, hence the fake uproar. Obama, for his part, made a big mistake in referring to the company by its former name on several occasions and that's been pounced upon.

I know this thread was a light-hearted one about the football, but for your benefit here's the full briefing, anyway:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/06/12/focusing-gulf

"The President and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke today by telephone in their first substantive conversation since the President’s congratulatory call on May 22, 2010. The President looks forward to seeing Cameron in Canada later this month and in Washington on July 20. The President affirmed his deep commitment to the special and historic relationship between our two countries.

The President thanked the Prime Minister for his commitment to lead on the broad range of issues on our shared agenda. The two leaders discussed Afghanistan, including the Prime Minister's recent visit, and they reaffirmed their firm commitment to NATO’s ISAF mission.

They discussed the decision by the United Nations Security Council to impose the strongest sanctions to date on Iran and the importance of follow-on action being taken at the upcoming European Council meeting, and they underscored the need for Iran to live up to its international obligations.

They also exchanged views on economic issues, including preparations for the G-8/G-20 meetings later this month.

The President and the Prime Minister discussed the impact of tragic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, reiterating that BP must do all it can to respond effectively to the situation.

Finally, the President and the Prime Minister agreed to disagree on the desired outcome of the June 12 U.S.-England World Cup soccer match; the President noted that the historical record of previous World Cup matches between the United States and England favors the United States and the President wagered the best lager against the best beer in America on an American win over England."

[depakid]

3. Do they exchange beers for a tie?

:shrug:

[boppers]

5. LOL, that was my first question, too. eom

[depakid]

6. btw: best American beer:

[boppers]

7. I didn't recognize it, and figured "hey, I'll respond with a local microbrew!"

Turns out they *are* a local microbrew (to me, anyways).

[depakid]

8. Lot's a fine brew in Beervanna- but Hair of the Dog is a level above most of them

[Bryn]

9. I keep trying to remember the name of Lager that's favorite of Brits and Scots

I tried to help a guy that moved to Florida from Scotland find his favorite lager while back when I still lived in FL, but it wasn't available, Florida didn't allow that beer imported there for some reason.

I happened to walk by beer area at grocery story today (I am in Arkansas now) and noticed Stella. I think it was that lager?

[depakid]

10. Stella Artois is decent beer- from Belgium

But it is quite popular in Britain and Australia.

[nmbluesky]

11. Sorry I disagree with you...but

Fat Tire is best Beer in America!!!!! ;)

[Bluenorthwest]

4. What soap operas did they talk about?

[butterfly77]

13. The Obama haters of America...